Common carp · Cyprinus carpio

Common carp in the Main river sites

Largest measured common carp: 64 cm

The largest common carp measured in Environment Agency surveys of the Main river sites was 64 cm, recorded at S5R Iford Bridge to Hengistbury Head on 13 May 2004.

Across 6 measured common carp, the median measured length was 40 cm.

Surveyors recorded weights for 2 common carp. The median was 3 lb 1.8 oz (1.41 kg) and the largest recorded weight was 5 lb 3 oz (2.35 kg).

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the Main river sites.

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Most recent observation8 June 2023S1 Gillingham · 1 fish

Largest measured common carp: 64 cm
Median length: 40 cm
Fish measured: 6
Survey locations: 3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured common carp

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

Length	Survey date	Survey location	Survey ID
64 cm	13 May 2004	S5R Iford Bridge to Hengistbury Head	79896
56.5 cm	8 Jun 2023	S1 Gillingham	162473
44 cm	17 Jul 2002	S1 Gillingham	73173
35.9 cm	12 May 2008	S5R Iford Bridge to Hengistbury Head	110972
24.9 cm	8 Aug 2002	S2 Upstream Eccliffe	73180
20.5 cm	4 Jun 2015	S2 Upstream Eccliffe	144828

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where common carp were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one common carp record.

Choose a point on the map to see what was recorded there.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyed	First recorded	Last recorded	Visits finding common carp
S1 Gillingham	17 Jul 2002	8 Jun 2023	2
S2 Upstream Eccliffe	8 Aug 2002	4 Jun 2015	2
S5R Iford Bridge to Hengistbury Head	13 May 2004	12 May 2008	2

Choose a point or table row to see the location. More survey visits can mean more records, but not necessarily more fish.

2002–2023

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded common carp that year.

202

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104

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108

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Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 6 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest: 20.5 cm
Lower quarter: 27.7 cm
Median: 40 cm
Upper quarter: 53.4 cm
Largest: 64 cm

200–299 mm

300–399 mm

400–499 mm

500–599 mm

600–699 mm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

Fish weighed by surveyors

Measured weight summary

Recorded weights were available for 2 common carp. This is a subset of the measured fish and may not represent the whole population.

Lightest: 1 lb 0.6 oz (0.47 kg)
Lower quarter: 2 lb 1.2 oz (0.9405 kg)
Median: 3 lb 1.8 oz (1.41 kg)
Upper quarter: 4 lb 2.4 oz (1.88 kg)
Heaviest: 5 lb 3 oz (2.35 kg)

These are direct individual weights recorded by Environment Agency surveyors. Combined bulk weights are not included.

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Before you fish

Good to know

These are past survey records, so the fish present today may be different. Map points are approximate—check local access, permissions and fishing rules before visiting.

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